What to do if you find a swarm of bees
Swarming is the bee's natural method of reproduction where the queen and worker bees leave the hive in search of a new home. 'Scout' bees will fly out and look for new places to live, this could be in a wall cavity, roof space or hole in a tree - anywhere where they feel safe and protected from the elements. While they are looking, the queen and the majority of the bees will settle in a temporary location as in the photo above.
Over the season we collect a number of swarms locally. If you see a swarm you should try to take a picture if you feel safe to do so and send it to your local beekeeping association who may be able to provide contact details for a local beekeeper. If you're in the Richmondshire area you can contact us and we will endeavour to relocate them.